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===Skip 256 color warning=== | ===Skip 256 color warning=== | ||
Go to the compatibility settings for <code>ES.EXE</code> and set [[Windows Compatibility Mode#Run in 256 Colours (XP/Vista/7)|256 color mode]]. | Go to the compatibility settings for <code>ES.EXE</code> and set [[Windows Compatibility Mode#Run in 256 Colours (XP/Vista/7)|256 color mode]]. | ||
| + | ===Modern Windows installer=== | ||
| + | <!-- DO NOT PROVIDE A DIRECT LINK - The Sierra Help Pages strictly forbids hotlinking (aka direct linking), and will render a direct link inoperable. --> | ||
| + | The [http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/NewSierraInstallers.html#M Sierrahelp Earthsiege 2 Installer] automatically applies the latest patch, rips (or downloads) all of the music tracks in high quality MP3 to play and loop in-game properly, and adds a no-CD patch. | ||
| + | {{++}} Works with the freeware release. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Dynamix | |
| Publishers | |
| Sierra Entertainment | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | 1996 |
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| Metaltech | |
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| Metaltech: Earthsiege | 1994 |
| Metaltech: Battledrome | 1994 |
| Earthsiege 2 | 1996 |
| Starsiege | 1999 |
| Tribes (series) | |
Key points
- Re-released as a free download for the series' 20th anniversary.[1]
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| Official website | |
Free download. Does not include music. | |
Essential improvements
Skip 256 color warning
Go to the compatibility settings for ES.EXE and set 256 color mode.
Modern Windows installer
The Sierrahelp Earthsiege 2 Installer automatically applies the latest patch, rips (or downloads) all of the music tracks in high quality MP3 to play and loop in-game properly, and adds a no-CD patch.
- Works with the freeware release.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Video settings
General settings (launcher).
General settings (in-game).
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German |
Issues fixed
"VSHELL.EXE - Entry Point Not Found" error on launch
- Error message: "The procedure entry point FT_Thunk could not be located in the dynamic link library".
| Instructions |
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"You don't have enough virtual memory to run Earthsiege II" error on launch
| Instructions |
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Game refuses to run under Windows 10
- Windows 10 has deprecated some of the DirectX calls the game relies on.
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | ||
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||